UPDATED (2/22/2026) Due to an impending blizzard on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Rye Mayor Josh Nathan has suspended the City Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 until Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
The city council’s agenda for its meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2025 is out. The Council will convene at 6:30pm and adjourn into executive session to discuss acquisition of property, litigation and personnel matters. The meeting will also be aired on Cablevision Channel 1310 (formerly 75) and Verizon Channel 39. We’ll also see you on the Internet (live and archive).
The new Mayor and council are expected to publish office hours (not available as of press time).
Let’s check the batting order and highlights from the 16 agenda items.
- Good Human. Human Rights Commission Award.
- Brian’s Bran. Report of the City Manager.
- Open Mic. Members of the public may be heard on matters for Council consideration that do not appear on the agenda.
- Consenting Adults. Consent Agenda.
- Recreation with a Purpose. Authorization for the City Manager to execute an agreement with Southeast Consortium for Special Services, Inc. to provide for 2026 special recreational programming.
- Germinating a New Library. Consideration of a request by the Rye Country Day School PA Sustainability Committee to establish seed libraries at Rye Recreation and the Square House.
- $285K for Comprehensive Plan Authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract for Comprehensive Plan Services with AKRF.
- Patronage. Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
- Blue Policy Update. Proposed additions to the Rules and Regulations of the City of Rye Police Department.
- Policy 425 – Homeless Persons
- Policy 426 – Medical Cannabis
- Policy 428 – First Amendment Assemblies
- Policy 607 – Operations, Planning, & Deconfliction
- Policy 1027 – Illness and Injury Prevention
- Policy 1029 – Wellness Program
- New Fire Truck (Pierce Pumper) $1,468,045. Presentation and Authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary documents with Firematic Supply Company for the purchase of a new Pierce pumper for the Rye Fire Department.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30pm for executive session and 7:00pm for public session.
